CSSC, CERTIFIED STORES & STOCK CONTROLLER

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

The aim of Certified Stores and Stock Controller training is to provide the foundation skills and knowledge in stores operations and stock control.

Certified Stores and Stock Controller is designed to help you develop an understanding of :

  • Introduction to Stores and Stock Control
  • Stores Safety and Security
  • Store Operations
  • Stock Identification and Stock Control
  • Stock Movement

 ABOUT PROGRAM

Operating within a store’s environment and managing the large quantities and value of stock is a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic economy. Gaining this competitive advantage requires being able to identify the various operations within the store and recognizing the need to implement continuous improvement initiatives to make a store more productive. Being able to identify different categories of stock and knowing how to best ensure the right material is in the right place at the time it is needed.

This program is designed to increase knowledge of the role of the store, the functions of the store personnel, how stock is managed and moved into through and out of the store either to an internal customer or an external customer.

The program covers the role of the store in the 21st Century, how the store fits into the greater supply chain, the roles and responsibilities of those that work in a stores environment, the need for safety and security of both personnel and stock, the receipt, storage and issuing of stock, as well as the proper management of a company’s valuable assets. Each of which presents a challenge to those responsible.

COURSE OUTLINE

MODULE 1

INTRODUCTION TO STORES & STOCK CONTROL
  • Warehousing and Supply Chain Management
  • Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships
  • Customer Service

MODULE 2

STORE SAFETY & SECURITY
  • Risk and Safety Management
  • Warehouse Safety and PPE
  • Emergency Situations and Precautions

MODULE 3

STORE OPERATIONS
  • Stores Layout
  • Stores Productivity and Continuous Improvement
  • Materials Handling and Storage Equipment
  • Transportation

MODULE 4

STOCK IDENTIFICATION & STOCK CONTROL
  • Classifying and Coding Stock
  • Stock taking and Stock Audits

MODULE 5

STOCK MOVEMENT
  • Inbound Logistics
  • Stock Issues
  • Stock Returns
  • Reverse Logistics
  • Distribution Management

PERFECT PROGRAM FOR

  • Stores and stock personnel, particularly those at a supervisory level tasked with managing a stores environment
  • Stock controllers, those entrusted with the management of a company’s financial investment in stocks, and stock levels
  • Individuals wishing to enhance their knowledge of stores and stock methodologies
  • Career starters wishing to make stores and stock control a career within the supply chain
COURSE INCLUDES
  • 40 classroom hours led by an experienced supply chain management expert.
  • Text book
  • Work book with power point visuals, outcomes, summaries and key terms
  • Glossary of terminology
  • Self assessment questions for each module
  • 2 hours program review.
  • Multiple choice exam (60% minimum pass mark)
  • International Certification from VCARE, Inc